Takeno Beach
竹野浜
A white-sand beach listed among Japan's top beaches, with clear water. It is a summer swimming spot on the San'in Kaigan Geopark coast.
Takeno Beach is about 1 km long, with fine white sand and highly transparent water. It is listed among Japan's “100 Best Beaches” and “100 Best Swimming Beaches.” Sea swimming is open in summer, and stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling are popular. Nearby coastal rock formations and sea caves can be explored by sightseeing boat or canoe. Minshuku guesthouses in the Takeno area are known for summer seafood and winter matsuba snow crab. From Kinosaki Onsen, take the JR San'in Main Line one stop, about 5 minutes, to Takeno Station, then walk about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day; sea bathing approx. July–Aug
Nearby sights
- Onsen-ji Temple
- Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway
- Kinosaki Seven Public Baths
- Otani River Willow Street
- Kinosaki Literary Museum
- Kinosaki Marine World
- Genbudo Park
- Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork